June 13, 2019/IMFBlog Burcu Hacibedel and Priscilla Muthoora Rising economic growth has reduced inequality in low-income and emerging market countries over the years. In good economic times, young people working helps reduce inequality in both groups of countries. But when growth slows down and jobs are lost, more young people […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Strengthening the Economic Engine: Prosperity and Resilience of CESEE Economies in a Changing Trade Landscape
June 12, 2019/IMF By Christine Lagarde – IMF Managing Director European Central Bank – Frankfurt, Germany June 12, 2019 Introduction & Theme Good morning! Thank you, President Draghi, for inviting me today and for your opening remarks. I hope in my speech to build upon your excellent insights and complement […]
Saudi Arabia Successfully Calms Oil Markets
June 11, 2019/OilPrice.com – In 2018, U.S. coal production fell to 756 million short tonnes, the second-lowest total since 1978 and down from a peak of 1,172 million short tonnes in 2008. – Production and consumption have fallen in tandem. Consumption dropped to just 687 million short tonnes last […]
